Summer Art School 7–9 years
23–25 June 10 am–2 pm
20 April–9 May 2026
Closed during change of exhibitions
Upcoming exhibition / 10 May–6 September 2026
Asger Jorn & Per Kirkeby
This summer, The Nordic Watercolour Museum is presenting an extensive exhibition of watercolours and drawings by two of Denmark’s most significant post-war artists. Asger Jorn (1914–1973) was one of the most influential figures of the European avant-garde art – a co-founder of the influential CoBrA movement, and a champion of spontaneous, free creation as a counterforce to convention and control. Per Kirkeby (1938–2018) represents another kind of artistic vision, one in which the structures of nature and time form the basis of creation. Kirkeby was one of the major renewers of neo-expressionist painting in the 1980s.
Upcoming exhibition / 10 May–6 September 2026
From the Museum Collection
The Nordic Watercolor Museum continuously acquires work by exhibiting Nordic artists. As a result, the collection reflects the museum's history and also offers insights into the development of watercolour art. Next to the summer's main exhibition with Asger Jorn and Per Kirkeby, we exhibit a selection from the museum's own art collection.
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In the Assembly Hall: Lars Lerin
The watercolours of Lars Lerin, with their masterly intimations of obscurity, resembles some invocation. The viewer's gaze wanders across detail after detail: the facades of buildings, trunks of birch trees, patches of snow, abandoned farmyards and industrial towns. The cool of the Lofoten Islands, the heat of India and the Värmland forests of his childhood. The nearby and the distant share the same space. Works by the artist Lars Lerin has been in the museum's collection since many years back and during the summer of 2026 we present the majority of them in the Assembly Hall.
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Opening of the summer exhibitions
When the museum invites you to the opening of the new exhibitions, there are several things on the programme! Come and listen to opening speeches, take part in exciting talks, or create something on your own in the workshop. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. (Registration for our free opening-day bus from Gothenburg to Skärhamn opens on 30 April at 9 am. First come, first served – and note that places are usually booked up quickly!)
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Tips!
DIY with the Museum!
Explore the museum’s YouTube channel! Here you can find video tips with playful exercises using simple materials, beginner courses in watercolour, and advice from experienced watercolour masters.
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The restaurant is located in the same building as the museum, where you can enjoy food inspired by the sea, prepared in a modern Nordic style. The museum and the restaurant operate as separate entities but are united by a shared passion for the unique atmosphere of the location. Learn more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website.
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This is The Nordic Watercolour Museum
Welcome to The Nordic Watercolour Museum – a vibrant meeting place for art, nature, and creativity by the sea. Here, you can experience contemporary watercolour art, be inspired by our unique setting, or take part in exciting activities for all ages. All year round.
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Guest studios
THE GUEST STUDIOS are situated on Bockholmen across from the museum. The studios are primarily used for artistic development work, research and study, but may also be hired by others when available.
School
Would you like to visit the museum with your SCHOOL? The Nordic Watercolour Museum is an inquisitive museum that believes in the connection between art and knowledge. We actively engage in educational work through exhibitions and workshops for all ages. A visit to the museum can take many forms. As a class, you can choose to explore the museum independently or accompanied by our art educators.
History and architecture
The Nordic Watercolour Museum has been welcoming visitors for 26 years, but the dream of a museum dedicated to watercolour techniques goes back even further. Our HISTORY of how this meeting place for creativity, culture, and nature came to be is filled with passionate individuals, bold visions, and visitor numbers that have exceeded all expectations.
Friends of the Museum
Did you know the museum has a FRIENDS ASSOCIATION? By becoming a member, you support The Nordic Watercolour Museum and join a community of art enthusiasts. Members enjoy exclusive previews of upcoming exhibitions and receive an annual pass to the museum. Additionally, the association regularly hosts its own events.
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The Collection
Unlike many other museums, The Nordic Watercolour Museum does not have a permanent exhibition of works from its collection. Instead, we continuously showcase selections from it. By working solely with temporary exhibitions, we are able to present a larger portion of our collection over time. The collection is a living and vital part of the museum's activities, and you can discover more about it here on our website.
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